Most people who are angry with you for a small matter (excluding Felonies and wearing white in the winter) will usually forgive you on their time frame even for the fashion mistake noted. It is just the time that you will have to bear before that forgiveness can occur. Here are a few ways you can help the healing begin.
(1) Apologize just once and clearly even if it’s to say I’m sorry I hurt your feelings.
(2) Be polite and offer greetings to that person who has been hurt even if their still Mr. or Mrs. Grouch.
(3) Give the individual plenty of space
(4) Although the conversations might not exist for awhile act like nothing else has changed.
(5) Find other activities that keep your mind off the conflict that has occurred.
(6) Once the friendship bond starts to heal act like nothing has happened before, until the time that bond is strong enough to have such a frank conversation. Which may never occur in many a relationship.
(7) Put a mental note in your head on your “friends” sensitivities and try your best to avoid those discussions even if it feels like you’re walking on eggshells.
(8) Make new friends that you can be more comfortable with.